Administration cracks down on domestic LPG black marketing: 163 distributors inspected, 110 cylinders seized

Nagpur: The Food and Civil Supplies Department launched raids across the Nagpur division to curb the black marketing of domestic LPG cylinders amid widespread rumours of shortage. Divisional commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari informed that inspections were conducted at establishments of 163 gas distributors throughout the division under the guidance of district collectors.

The authorities seized 110 LPG cylinders valued at approximately ₹1 lakh. The operations spanned multiple districts, including Gadchiroli (70 distributors inspected), Bhandara (37), Gondia (17), Nagpur (19 by district supply officers and three by food distribution officers), Wardha (15), and Chandrapur (2).


The enforcement drive led to the registration of five criminal cases and the arrest of one individual. Two cases were filed in Nagpur and Chandrapur each, while one was registered in Gondia, said supply commissioner Anil Bansod.

Bidari has appealed citizens not to believe in rumours or engage in unnecessary crowding at distribution points. She assured that sufficient stocks of domestic LPG, along with petrol and diesel, are available in the division.

District administrations, police, and oil companies are coordinating closely to maintain uninterrupted supply and prevent any diversion of domestic cylinders to commercial use.